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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,127.82, 5,696.04 and 2,359.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,127.82, 5,696.04 and 2,359.08 is: 3,255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,127.82 : 5,696.04 = 2,359.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,127.82/5,696.04 = 2,359.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,127.82x = 5,696.04 × 2,359.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,127.82x = 13,437,414.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,437,414.04/4,127.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.33

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